8 Ball
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8 Ball FPS by GPU
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Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions
1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 953 fps | 774 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 817 fps | 664 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 926 fps | 740 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 945 fps | 768 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps | 747 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps | 705 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 989 fps | 791 fps | 643 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 894 fps | 715 fps | 581 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 957 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 694 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 863 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 953 fps | 774 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps | 730 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 844 fps | 686 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 834 fps | 667 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 894 fps | 715 fps | 572 fps | 465 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 787 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 409 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 766 fps | 613 fps | 490 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 723 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 596 fps | 477 fps | 381 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 370 fps | 296 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
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About
To enjoy the arcade-style experience of this snooker game, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. These graphics cards are more than capable of handling the game's requirements, ensuring smooth gameplay without any hitches. Given its 1986 release, the game is not demanding by modern standards, making it accessible for a wide range of systems.
For those with the recommended GPUs, targeting a resolution of 1080p at medium settings would provide an optimal balance of visual quality and performance. Even lower-end systems should perform decently at 720p, allowing for a fun experience without pushing the hardware too hard. Overall, this game is a great choice for casual gamers or anyone looking to relive a classic without needing a high-end gaming rig.
Performance profile
Released in December 1986, 8 Ball predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
8 Ball is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — 8 Ball runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
